Important Documents File
Keep a file of all of these documents or a copy of these documents in a safe place. Tell your children, family members and designated caregiver where to find this file in an emergency.
- Passports (it’s a good idea to obtain passports for children now if you haven’t already)
- Birth certificates
- Marriage license (if applicable)
- Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit
- Any restraining orders you may have against anyone (if applicable)
- A-number and any immigration documents (work permit, green card, visa, etc.)
- Documents demonstrating your residence in the United States and amount of time you have been physically present in the United States
- Driver’s license and/or other identification cards
- Social security card or ITIN number
- Registry of birth (for U.S. born children registered in parent’s home country) (if applicable)
- Important children’s information (see template on next page)
- Emergency numbers and important contact information (see template on next page)
- Child’s medical information, including health insurance, medication list, and doctor’s contact information
- Any other documents you would want to be able to quickly find
